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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1957
Page
2
Charles and Skipper came back from a two week Florida trip reporting a good time. Elvis Ken Carol S Billy and Joelle watched the movie Loving You at a midnight Majestic Brownsville showing.
A brief sentence records Janet, Skipper, Susie, and Gil Bert visiting a venue together.
The note suggests Charles Varnam was to leave for Morgan City Louisiana yesterday, but the writer cannot confirm if he departed due to the news deadline. It adds a casual good luck and asks for an update on his well being. It also reports Janie returning home Monday from a Houston visit to her brother.
The Mariner Boat Crew held a cookout last Thursday night behind the Petch's and later moved to the front to sing. Some details are unclear due to transcription, but the group enjoyed food and a post-meal singing session before finishing cleanup.
Gloria Gonzalez returns from Aransas Pass after a long absence and appears almost a stranger to friends. Gilbert Susie Skipper and Janet attended a Charro Tuesday night to see Gun for a Coward and Counterfeit Plan. LaVer Meyer LaVerl is 35 inch tall and weighs pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Born in Brownsville on September 30 1940 she lives near the Baptist church. Favorite color pink and hobby same as party age. Favorite foods spaghetti the Beer She i will be a senior next year.
Pat Malan hosted guests from South Houston including Frank Ronnie and Kenny Wamble. They visited Thursday night and attended the Cha roi to see Gun for a Coward and Counterfeit Plan.
A playful note hints that Charles G and Jo Jean are now dating, with a joking Russian twist nyet.
Rumors swirl about missing Gilbert’s meteor and a $1 600 reward for its return. Locals wonder what the PL boys have been doing at the Driftwood Inn and which girls accompanied Billy S at the dirty store. Pat M’s eyebrows become town lore.
A note describes Allan with a lavender and white Chevry hard top convertible praised as pretty. Sunday afternoon Tanet and Skipper had four picnics. The writing warns to be careful and not wreck the car and signs off with a casual goodbye for next week.
Water is vital in poultry production. It accounts for about 1F percent of an EPP and 56 percent of a bird's body. Maintain ample clean water easily accessible for the birds.
The Valley Officials Association met in Weslaco and endorsed Donna Statterback Club efforts for an All-Valley Football Day to be held in early December. The program started last year and top high school players were unveiled in Donna, with many receiving college offers as a result.
Mrs Spirey hooks a massive stingaree at Port Isabel after a long struggle that ends with the fish escaping. Dr Spirey and others spend hours attempting to land it before it dives to the depths. Mrs Eleanor Littleton of San Angelo fights a 135 lb shovel nosed shark, plus 20 Spanish mackerel and a fine trout, making for an epic coastal outing. Visitors linger for cooler sea breezes as winter tourism rises.
German fashion shows in Dusseldorf Frankfurt and Hamburg feature women models modeling men’s underwear. A Hamburg display runs an extra week with daily fittings while an attempted male model drew boos. Signs promise gentlemen avoid touching the merchandise. Officials say men are showing more interest in modern underwear. A reader letter warns women model many men’s garments, including suits. Weslach school system will have 145 principals teachers and specialists next year.
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